Edom's hatred, rooted in pride and a deep-seated grudge against Israel, stands as a fundamental flaw in their character. This animosity stems from Esau's belief that he deserved mastery and his father's blessings, fostering a bitterness that became a defining trait of the Edomite people. In 586 BC, the Edomites allied with Nebuchadnezzar's Babylonian forces against Judah, taking pleasure in the Jews' defeat and committing atrocities against the defenseless, including babies and youngsters. The violence perpetrated by Edom against ancient Israel and Judah is well-documented, revealing a persistent pattern of cruelty. God takes great offense to these acts, promising that Edom shall be cut off forever as a consequence of their relentless hatred and crimes against His chosen people.

Esau's hatred for Jacob, born from the loss of his birthright and blessing, has reverberated through generations, shaping a bitter enmity between their descendants. This animosity began with Jacob's deceptions, securing both the birthright and the patriarchal blessing, leaving Esau with a curse-like pronouncement of a harsh existence in a dry land, living by the sword, and occasionally breaking his brother's yoke. Esau, devastated by these losses, harbored a hatred so intense that he desired to kill Jacob, a sentiment that has persisted among his people, the Edomites, for approximately 3,700 years. This deep-seated hatred, rooted in pride and a sense of entitlement, manifests as violence and underhanded actions against Jacob's descendants, Israel. Esau's perpetual enmity is seen in attitudes of gloating and rejoicing over Israel's misfortunes, as well as in acts of pillaging, enslaving, and seizing territory. Such behavior is not merely against Israel but is perceived as a direct affront to God's will, since Israel is chosen by Him. This defiance intensifies the gravity of Edom's actions, positioning their hatred as a declaration of war against God's decree that the older shall serve the younger. The consequences of this hatred are dire, as foretold in prophecy. Edom's pride and violence lead to a predicted annihilation, where nothing will be left of their wealth, wisdom, or might. Their allies will betray them, and they will be unable to perceive the treachery, blinded by a loss of understanding. This complete destruction is a direct result of their actions against their brother, reaping the hatred they have sown over centuries.